William Spratling Sterling Silver Hand Motif Amethyst Tulip Pin
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William Spratling Sterling Silver Hand Motif Amethyst Tulip Pin
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:Sterling Silver
- Stone:Amethyst
- Place of Origin:Mexico
- Period:1940-1949
- Date of Manufacture:1943
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU61412232
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